TraceGains Unveils 'Getting Started With GFSI' Checklists

Their 'Getting Started with GFSI" checklists include BRC Global Standards (BRC), Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), International Food Standards (IFS) and Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF).

May 30, 2014

TraceGains, a web-based, full-service supplier, compliance, and regulatory document management solution for the food and beverage industries, has announced its "Getting Started with GFSI" Checklists for:

BRC Global Standards (BRC)
Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000)
International Food Standards (IFS)
Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF)

The checklists are now available for download at: http://tracegains.com/gfsi-checklists.

Co-produced with the respective scheme owners to ensure accuracy, these checklists provide guidelines for getting started with each of these Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)-recognized schemes. Although GFSI is considered a gold standard among companies in the food industry, only one-third of the industry is GFSI-compliant, according to TraceGrains.

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